Agriculture-related degree - Environmental Science - Minor in Soil Science
General farming (3 years or less) - Farm hand/packhouse supervisor Shuswap Organics, Nature Delivered for 1 year
Do you have a business plan?
No - I am currently building a business plan and will have one completed by Spring
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Once I have completed my business plan, I will reach out to funders
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Grants, loans
Project
Farm Name
TBD
Farm Project Description
My farm will be an intensive market garden with mixed veggies and some fruit grown with the intention to sell direct to consumer through CSA's, an online store, and farmers markets as well as the potential to grow into wholesale markets. With my soil background in mind, I intend to design my farm with regenerative practices as a guiding principle to retain and perhaps improve the soil and ecosystem health. Additionally, I would like to build my business with a focus on season extension and storage crops as feeding my community beyond the growing season is very important to me.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
2-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Fall 2024
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1-2 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-1.5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Cleared, either previously farmed or not, with good drainage. I intent to build semi-permanent beds so starting from a field or previous beds would work well. Should be free from brambles and woody debris.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - As long as there is privacy for myself and the landowner.
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
I would be using drip and overhead irrigation; I would like a greenhouse and tool shed if available but am happy to provide my own
